Category Archives: Salad

Fall is a fantastic season for food lovers – there are multitudes of delicious vegetables at local farmers markets, and the chill in the air calls for comfort foods like soups and stews. It’s the season for apple picking and stocking up on your favorites as your local farmers markets wind down for the year. Since fall’s bounty has a lot to offer when you’re following the Paleo Diet you’re going to want to make the most of the fall harvest season while sticking to your Paleo eating habits. Here are some tips for healthy, tasty fall cooking. What’s…

The days are getting shorter and the sun isn’t shining quite as bright, but if you’re like us, you’re not ready yet to give up your picnics. Besides, now that the hot days of summer are behind us, eating outdoors has never been more fun. Get inspired with these Paleo Picnic Ideas for the early Fall. Color Pop Kale Slaw Here’s a refreshing twist on a picnic classic. Gone are the days of wilting, mushy tubs of coleslaw and potato salad. Add some crunch to your brunch with local vegetables, powerhouse antioxidants, and rich flavor. The Chop 1 small…

Summer isn’t over yet, and what better time is there to be a cook, gardener, or just a food lover? Fresh vegetables are spilling out of every garden and farm, markets are stocked with fantastic fresh ingredients, and it’s warm enough to grill and eat outside. Summer is a great time to experiment with new ingredients and flavors, and on hot days you can turn a salad into a meal without turning on the oven. If you’re following the Paleo Diet®, you can enjoy everything that summer has to offer. Your local farmers will have plenty of meat for the…

While we would love to say we traveled all the way to Thailand for this recipe, it’s surely the next best thing with these all-natural, fresh ingredients straight from our local grocer. This Paleo Diet® salad makes an ideal Summer meal with a perfect balance of nutrients to satisfy your appetite and cool you off on a hot night. We especially love the spicy dressing that gives the greens a little extra flavour kick to delight those of us who love to wake our taste buds up now and then. Ingredients 1-pound sirloin steak Black pepper to taste 2…

This mouth-watering recipe stands out among the 250 healthy Paleo recipes in the The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook by Dr. Loren Cordain and Lorrie Cordain. Combining two great options in any healthy Paleo Diet® – scallops and beets – this is a meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. For a beautiful golden crust, be sure the surface of the scallops is really dry—and that the pan is nice and hot—before adding them to the pan. Also, let the scallops sear without disturbing them for 2 to 3 minutes, carefully checking before turning. Ingredients 1 lb fresh or…

Looking for a new twist on your Paleo Diet® salad menu? This unique mix of brussels sprouts and fresh natural flavors is sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table. Short on time? Some local grocery stores feature pre-sliced veggies to make the preparation simple and quick. We love the nutrient dense offering packed into this delightful dish. Serve it up tonight as the perfect way to top off your day! Ingredients 1 lb brussels sprouts ends trimmed 1 tbsp avocado oil 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 red onion sliced 2 tbsp organic natural dried cranberries…

Cucumber and Tomato Salad This salad would be the perfect antipasto, that is, if pasta were a part of The Paleo Diet. We regularly make this salad to take on picnics or for casual midweek dinners on the back porch. Despite having sophisticated flavors, this salad easily “dresses down” for any occasion and pairs well with just about any of your favorite Paleo proteins. Skip the olives to make this refreshing salad 100-percent Paleo. Ingredients: 4 cups arugula 1 large cucumber 1 medium avocado 2 cups grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon basil, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 1 clove…

[Part Four in our Series on Why the Paleo Diet is a Nutrient Dense Diet] The Paleo diet is naturally a nutrient-packed diet. But if you were on the road for a bit and eating foods that don’t give you what you need, or are just looking to periodically eat something with a little more “nutrient-punch” here’s a few recipes from The Paleo Diet Cookbook to get you started: Fresh Start Omelet Start your day off right with this nutrient dense breakfast. The combination of fresh greens and veggies wrapped up in protein packed Omega 3 eggs will fire up…

Are you looking for a festive, innovative Paleo dish to serve for your 4th of July celebration? Classic Independence Day fare usually consists of Neolithic foods, such as corn on the cob, baked beans, and artificially colored blue foods. However, natural red and blue colored foods, such as in this patriotic Paleo Independence Slaw, will brighten your buffet table and deliver a powerful punch to your taste buds. It is loaded with antioxidants, easy to make and it will compliment just about any main dish at your Independence Day BBQ. Fruits and vegetables get their red, purple and blue hues…

The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be used for medical
advice, diagnosis or treatment. See the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for more information.